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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.67, 428.78 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.67, 428.78 and 207.64 is: 311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.67 : 428.78 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.67/428.78 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.67x = 428.78 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.67x = 89,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,031.88/285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.66

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